On this episode of Fill Your Plate Now, Julie Murphree and Tammy Baker welcome Ashlee Mortimer, CEO of Mortimer Farms in Dewey, Arizona, as the family farm moves into the fall festival and winter season. Ashlee shares what's new on the farm during pumpkin season and the cooler months, from pick-your-own pumpkins and the corn maze to farm-park attractions, animal encounters, and the market and deli that stay open year-round. Families heading to Dewey can expect a highlight mix of seasonal entertainment, photo-worthy pumpkin patches, and the kind of hands-on farm time that turns a day trip into a tradition. Ashlee talks about how the team scales up when fall and winter traffic ramps up, the monthly farm dinners that showcase seasonal produce, and why returning Arizona families keep coming back—cooler high-country weather, real working-farm experiences, and memories that span generations. She also reflects on something unique to Mortimer Farms: couples who met at the Friday night barn dances, later married on the farm, and now bring their kids back for festivals. Was that community-building intentional? Ashlee explains what inspired it and shares favorite family stories from the patch, plus a look at one of the farm's most dedicated long-time employees. Tune in for a practical look at agritourism, pumpkin festivals, farm-to-table dining, and the people who keep a multi-generational Arizona farm open for families. Every bite closer to the farm gate.

Additional Resources

Tammy Baker LinkedIn | Julie Murphree LinkedIn | AZ Milk Producers Website | Arizona Farm Bureau